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Serum copper and ceruloplasmin in controls and AD patients.
| AD patients (n = 25) | Controls (n = 25) | test t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Copper (μmol/L) | 18 (6) | 13.2 (2.2) | p < 0.001 |
| Ceruloplasmin (mg/dL) | 27.9 (6.2) | 26.5 (4.3) | p = 0.369 |
| Copper bound to ceruloplasmin (μmol/L) | 13.1 (2.9) | 12.5 (0.4) | p = 0.369 |
| Non-ceruloplsmin-copper (NCC) (μmol/L) | 4.9 (5.6) | 0.7 (1.9) | p = 0.001 |
Data are presented as means (SD). Significant at the p = 0.05 level.
